Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, March 15, 1925
Laurie Lafayette Wever
Sergeant Wever was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects.
As he pulled up beside the two in their car on his motorcycle and ordered them to pull over the driver shot and killed him. Both were apprehended. His 21-year-old killer was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled in 1941 amid much public opposition. His accomplice, who turned state's evidence was sentenced to five years for burglary.
Sergeant Wever had been with the agency for four years and served as commander of the Motorcycle Division.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Paroled in 1941
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsI just visited the Nat'l LEO Monument in Washington for photos and to pay respect. Laurie's story is amazing every time I read it. Anyone (especially family) who has photos, please find me. I live in northern Virginia. Laurie was my grandfather's brother.
Rich Wever
Laurie was my grandfather's brother.
April 3, 2018
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